New voice. Canon is Night Vale. Mun knows his placeholder icon is godawful.

[goodnightdearlisteners]

Now, now, Mun, you're being reeeeeally hard on yourself tonight. You should really look on the bright side.

True, this icon isn't that great a reflection of what I look like. But then, I look different to absolutely everyone. Maybe you do, too. Have you ever really thought about that? Because to me, dear Mun, you look like a soft, gently-twisting mass of tendrils and teeth.

You. Are. Beautiful. And you have to believe in that.

As for me, I'll help you find faces that work. This wasn't absolutely terrible, given that you did it on your tablet with a chunky stylus while lying down. And I will need faces, if I'm going to set up for community radio anywhere other than my scenic, quiet, curious little corner of the airwaves.

You do mean for me to take my show on the road, don't you? I'm actually looking forward to the vacation. Or are you still under the influence of that doll that whispered honey-sweet commands in your ear while you slept last night?

Comments

[cuzimawriter]

[narrows eyes. Not sure if what he wants to say is a pun but Alan is all classed out.]

You know what they say. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[goodnightdearlisteners]

[A good-natured smile - he blinks the pair of eyes first, then the one on his forehead.]

Which eye? Now there's the million dollar question.

And speaking of million dollars - why, aren't I privileged to talk to such a famous writer?

[cuzimawriter]

[Dammit, why does everyone who does a radio show know who he is?

also eesh that's creepy and/or weird.]

I wouldn't equal myself to million dollars, or a privilege.

[fearofpiggies]

Y'know, when I picked up your broadcasts on shortband, I always pictured you to look a little like Stephen Merchant, but that's just me.

Man, Night Vale sounds just really interesting! I'd love to go there and do some serious research!

[goodnightdearlisteners]

You know, I get that a lot! Everyone seems to believe that I wear glasses. I do wonder what I did or said to make people think that way. But it's...awfully limiting to think everyone only has one face, isn't it?

Maybe you should see if Carlos needs an intern! He's easy to find. He's the one who is absolutely perfect.

[goodnightdearlisteners]

[I know everyone, Alan. And I do so enjoy your books.]

No? Don't sell yourself short! You're a very. Interesting. Man.

[fearofpiggies]

More with the face shape than the glasses, actually. I'm sure if you don't h-- wait. Are you saying you don't have only one face?

Oh, I'm not a scientist. I'm a paranormal investigator. Similar fields, sure, but not the same.

[goodnightdearlisteners]

Well, I'm NOT saying that I DO have only one face. I like to let people draw their own conclusions! That's the magic of radio.

Aaaah, I see. One of THOSE. Well, there is a lot of paranormal to be investigated.

[fearofpiggies]

But... You're not just a radio personality, you're a person, too. I... I think.

See, and your town is prime territory to investigate! I mean, just to think that there's a tiny city underneath the pin retrieval unit of lane 5 of your bowling alley! That's an immense discovery! To think what you could learn from those very, very tiny people! And the lights! I really need to plan a trip there as soon as I have some free time. But I'm pretty swamped, lately. You know how it is, you make plans for a two week vacation and your arch-nemesis decides that's when he's going to unveil his new plot for world domination.

[goodnightdearlisteners]

Am I? That's exactly what I mean. Isn't radio fun?

Well, things DO happen. I'm sure you'll wind up in my fair little burg eventually. Everyone...does.

If you aren't already there, of course.

[cuzimawriter]

[Catering to his ego will do you no favors with that third eye of yours.]

Yeah, and what do you know about me?